Bipolar Disorder Support Group

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For Momma bears...

I'm going to start trying to get pregnant soon. In the meantime, I'm weening myself off all meds. Was wondering what experiences other mothers out there had during pregnancy/post-partum as bp's? Also, did anyone take vitamins or holistic medicines (fish oil, etc.) to help w/ the bp while pregnant? Thanks.

i seemed to be fine while pregnant
however once my son was born all bets were off. my bp stuck out its ugly head big time. i didnt take med's at all but self medicated with alcohol. i dont recommend that. get back on your medications as soon as your dr says you can. would be my advice
good luck

yes, i am doing it w/ pdoc's help. and i'm ready to go back on if need be. i'm hoping to have a pretty normal pregnancy (it seems a lot of beepers do?), but i am very worried about the post-partum period - have a history of it and bp in my family. i'm reluctant to go on meds right away (unless necessary) after birth because i want to breastfeed. just thinking about all of this causes anxiety, so any advice/stories are greatly appreciated. :)

Another thing you need to consider is, that each child you have, has about a 30% chance of also being BP at some point in their life. That is, just considering that you have it. If BP is in the father's side of the family also, or if there are other members in your family that have it as well, the odds are even higher.

And remember, you will have no control over what that child does as an adult, no matter how well you manage as a parent while they are growing up.

I have lost my oldest son to BP, and it has taken a heavy toll on me.

If you do have a baby, you could consider hiring a &quot;wet nurse&quot; -- someone who can and will do lactation for you and pump her milk. There is an organization called &quot;The Le Leche league&quot; that could help you find more info about that.

not to piss u off but it was totally opposite for me i was sectioned when pregnant i turn into a raging ball of hormone and the second i gave birth i was &quot;normal&quot; again, i was allowed clonazipan tho which helped at the end, good luck

Well I have three children and all I took was the prenantel vitamins the dr gave me. I did ok with that. As soon as I gave birth I went on paxil for ppd and my bp meds again. Good luck hunny : ) here if you need to talk.

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